What are the differences?
2006-09-12 14:19:47 · 5 answers · asked by toe poe gee gee oh 5 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
How do I decide which one to take up?
2006-09-12 14:20:20 · update #1
Hands down Ju Jitsu. I have taken both and Ju Jitsu prepares you more for real life experiences. Example a drunk guy attacks you, you probably are not going to be able to quickly react enough to use Karate and it probably wouldnt work anyway. But most drunk people are either just going to start wildly swinging or try to "tackle" you either way most fights eventually will be taken to the ground. thats where you can use- Rear naked chokes, guillotine chokes, armbars, or other various techniques to immobilize or hurt the attacker.
2006-09-12 15:33:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sensei Rob is the proponent spokesperson for Karate, so I'll let his words speak for me....I only studied Goju Ryu when I was a kid so I'm not a pro for answering questions for it.
But as for Jujutsu, it depends on which type you mean.
Jujutsu is Japanese in origin, and concentrates moreso upon dynamic taisabaki (basically, physical bodies in motion), physics, timing, angling, etc....for the basis of locks/throws/some groundwork, some striking, chokes, etc.
Well rounded in all aspects of fighting really, especially if you deal with the wartime era Ryu-ha such as Shinden Fudo Ryu, Yoshin Ryu, etc.
Brazillian Jiu-Jutsu (founded by the Gracie family), is a modernized version of Fusen Ryu Jujutsu....much more of a focus on ground fighting, submissions, joint locks/breaks, chokes than any real kind of standup work.
BJJ was made famous with the Gracies dominating Karate stylists and so forth in the early UFC Championships.
It has definitive weaknesses, but they pressure-test what they do...to the point that they're beasts on the ground.
I've done quite a bit of crosstraining within the style, I respect it quite a bit.
So, the point of this whole diatribe is that it really depends on what you're looking for.
A purely striking oriented style like Karate, a purely ground-based style like BJJ, or a mix of both with traditional Japanese Koryu Jujutsu?
Have fun and good luck!
2006-09-13 08:43:46 · answer #2 · answered by Manji 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Karate is Japaneese and is a more agressive art. It is better for real life situations and canbe good for tournaments. It's done in a standing position and involves punches and kicks, but mostly punches.
Ju-Jitstu is also Japanese but the best style is Gracie Brazilian JJ. It is also good for real life situations. It's mostly done on the ground and resembles wrestling (the sport type, not the hillbilly type)
The two arts are very different. They both have their strengths and weakesses. I would go and watch some classes and see which one interests you more.
2006-09-13 00:49:29 · answer #3 · answered by Sensei Rob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Karate is a striking art for the most part. If you like striking, this would be a good art for you. Jujitsu is more of a grappling art. If you like wrestling, this will be good for you. If you are looking for something in particular such as getting in shape... that depends on the school. Go visit the schools in your area.
Does anyone else feel this way? I find it easier to drill on Karate than I do on jujitsu or any wrestling technique by myself. I feel it is easier to do the forms, punches/kicks/elbows/etc, and body techniques. I like the partner work in jujitsu and I get more out of that.
As far as self-defense, punching/kicking/etc is destructive. Great if you need to get away, poor if you are dealing with someone you just need to control. The soft art of jujitsu I believe is better for times when control is better. You can chose to inflict pain or damage or allow the person to make that choice. Just my thoughts though. I'm sure my views are limited as I've only studied in the US.
Best advice I can give, visit a few schools/dojos/studios and participate in the classes you like.
Best of luck
2006-09-13 04:05:07 · answer #4 · answered by calmman7 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on you. karate really concentrates on the striking and Ju Jitsu is grappling. What's better? That's a personal decision. Check out a few dojos in your area. Most senseis are cool enough to let you watch and try out a class for free. See how the class is taught and see if you can learn from him and if you would enjoy the class.
2006-09-12 14:40:37 · answer #5 · answered by JuJitsu_Fan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are both fine styles.
You should focus more on finding a good school than finding a good style.
If you choose karate as the better style ( for the sake of example only) but every karate school in your town is a McDojo then you just limited yourself.
Please find a good school, do not be too concerned with the style.
When looking for a school never sign a contract and never pay for a rank test.
Yahoo answers has many good tips for finding a good school, it is asked often.
My motto is quality and frequency of training outweigh the style of training.
2006-09-13 09:11:10 · answer #6 · answered by spidertiger440 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ju jit su
2006-09-12 22:15:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ju-Jitsu
2006-09-13 04:15:01 · answer #8 · answered by Fitforlife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ever watch ultimate fighting? wrestling and Judo beats all.
2006-09-12 14:21:39 · answer #9 · answered by The Whopper 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i tool jujitsu it allows you to do moves on the cement and still be comfortable
2006-09-12 14:21:13 · answer #10 · answered by crazywhitegirl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋